The Quotable Hugo Chavez
The late Venezuelan leader had opinions on everything, from antique Martian civilizations to George W’s apparent demonic scent.
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Kirk, I am Your Father
President Obama’s caused an explosion in the twittersphere by using the phrase “Jedi mind meld.” But he could have done worse.
Sequester Day: Blaming Ourselves
Today’s the day—and perhaps we ought to consider the role that “We, the people” have played in the sequester debacle.
Rex Noster Insanity
The Arab Spring prompted political realignments throughout northern Africa. Could the ramifications also extend south?
Palestinian Prisoners
Following the death of a Palestinian man in an Israeli jail, the uneasy ceasefire has been broken. How can security and stability in the region be reestablished?
Remembering Trayvon
A year later, what should we remember about the shooting that momentarily paralyzed America?
Sequestration
The sequester is coming fast–will Republicans be torn by the mandatory cuts, or will they manage to come together?
Surveillance Law Struck Down
The Supreme Court should have heard the case against a law that could infringe on the privacy of American citizens.